During the Kangxi period, there was an extraordinary figure, his name was Nian Qianyao, who was known as "a genius who meets once in thirty years".
This general, who was born from the grassroots, had a bumpy life, ups and downs, but finally fell out of favor due to pride and arrogance. We will delve into the eventful life of the first year of Qianyao in the Kangyong period, as well as his downfall in the Yongzheng Dynasty.
Nian Qianyao was born in the forty-first year of Kangxi, his ancestral home is Hengshui County, Hebei Province, and his father is the ** of the Kangxi Dynasty.
He grew up in a scholarly family, was diligent and studious, and aspired to make a name for himself in the imperial examinations.
When he was twenty years old, Nian Qianyao passed the township examination, but he failed the general examination and the palace examination, which made him feel dazed and frustrated.
However, the opportunity came at a time when he was facing a difficult situation. Through his father's relationship, Nian Qianyao met Prince Yong Yinzhen.
He devoted himself to the Yongwang Mansion and showed outstanding ability, which was appreciated by the Yongwang.
During King Yong's illness, Nian Qianyao took care of him day and night and won the deep trust of King Yong.
With the accession of King Yong, Nian Qianyao's career is booming.
He established his prestige on the Northwest Frontier, defeated the rebels, and became a famous general.
However, the good times did not last long, and he caused Yongzheng's dissatisfaction because of his arrogance and greed.
At the beginning of the third year of Yongzheng, Nian Qianyao was demoted to Hangzhou, and the official fortune ended.
He died in prison at the age of forty-three.
His family has also been implicated by his loss of power, and his children and grandchildren have been displaced, and the family has suffered a heavy blow.
This history teaches us that pride often leads to a reversal of fortunes.
Yongzheng's handling of Nian Qianyao's case showed the wisdom of a wise gentleman, adopted a tolerant attitude towards his family, and avoided intensifying the conflict.
In today's era, we should also draw on the wisdom of history and promote social stability and prosperity by combining severity and tolerance.